Atlanta has joined a growing list of cities and states considering a “Tenant’s Bill of Rights.” Contrary to the claims
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A Bill of Wrongs: Right to Counsel
Atlanta has joined a growing list of cities and states considering a “Tenant’s Bill of Rights.” Contrary to the claims
Should Have Seen This Coming
Prodded by students, last September legislators in Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed a law that prohibits landlords from showing properties or
The “Right to Organize”
In April, San Francisco’s “Right to Organize” ordinance went into effect. As is common, the law’s name is misleading. Tenants
Abusing Statistics
Mark Twain popularized the phrase “lies, damned lies, and statistics.” The essential meaning of the phrase is that statistics can
The “Right to Return”
Austin has become the latest city to implement a “right to return” policy. Though such policies vary, they give households
Why Texas Should Abolish Exclusionary Zoning
Cities across Texas are struggling with a severe shortage of low- and moderate-income housing. One of the primary causes is
Doubling Down on Failed Policies
If we objectively evaluate government’s involvement in housing over the past century, we will discover a legacy of failed policies.